Holiday Cranberry Aperol Spritz
A festive twist on the classic Aperol spritz with prosecco, cranberry juice, and a splash of soda. Refreshing, bubbly, and perfect for holidays or gatherings.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Glass (stemmed wine glass or rocks glass)
Ingredients
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice chilled
- 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice chilled
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 2-3 ounces Prosecco chilled
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- 1 slice of orange for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces Aperol, 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice, and 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice. Add ice and shake well until everything is nicely chilled.
- Fill a glass with ice, then strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
- Add 2–3 ounces of chilled Prosecco to the glass, depending on how bubbly you want your spritzer. Stir gently to combine.
- Drop in a few fresh cranberries and add a slice of orange to finish it off with a festive touch.
Notes
Expert Tips from My Kitchen
- Chill everything — from your prosecco to the cocktail glass. The colder your ingredients, the crisper and more refreshing your spritz will taste.
- Layering vs. shaking — unlike a traditional spritz where you’d layer the ingredients in the glass, here we shake the Aperol with cranberry and orange juice first, then top with prosecco. This gives a brighter, more balanced flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a cheese and charcuterie board — the tangy cranberry and bitter Aperol complement rich cheeses and cured meats beautifully.
- Serve as a holiday welcome drink — garnish with sugared cranberries or a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.
Batch / Pitcher Notes
Want to serve a crowd? Multiply the Aperol, cranberry, and orange juice amounts, shake or stir in a large pitcher, and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, top each glass with prosecco instead of adding it to the pitcher — this keeps the spritz bubbly and fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg
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